Australian Chart Summary

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A series of low pressure systems and troughs are triggering thunderstorms over tropical QLD and the upper NT and northern WA. An inland trough over NSW and QLD is bringing a few storms, whilst directing moist air to the coast. A cold front over TAS is bringing showers.

Saturday 22:00 EDT

A low pressure trough in the east will cause showers and thunderstorms, mainly about the ranges. A broad region of low pressure in the north is producing areas of heavy showers and storms. Hot air is filtering into western parts of WA ahead of a low pressure trough.

Sunday 22:00 EDT

A trough in the east may produce showers and storms. Onshore winds along the QLD and NSW coast look to bring widespread showers. A trough in the north and west may bring showers and thunderstorms. A high pressure ridge over SA will lead to settled and sunny skies.

Monday 22:00 EDT

Fresh onshore winds along the eastern seaboard could trigger areas of rain, heaviest along the northern NSW coast. A low pressure trough over inland QLD and NSW may cause showers and storms. A broad region of low pressure in the north and west look to produce showers and storms.

Tuesday 22:00 EDT

Fresh onshore winds look to bring showers along the NSW and QLD coast and adjacent inland areas. Low pressure troughs over WA and central parts could cause showers and thunderstorms. A high pressure ridge will keep TAS mostly dry and settled ahead of a cold front.

Wednesday 22:00 EDT

Onshore winds will direct coastal showers and isolated storms across the eastern seaboard and adjacent inland areas. A pair of low pressure troughs over western and central parts will trigger scattered showers and storms. Warm, moist winds will bring showers to TAS.

Thursday 22:00 EDT

A pair of lows and associated troughs will generate thunderstorms over the tropics, whilst drawing hot airmasses over southern WA, SA and VIC. A cold front will bring gusty showers to TAS. Onshore winds will deliver showers to eastern QLD and northeast NSW.

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